HR 5657 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to prohibit the use of appropriated funds to lobby members of State legislatures and legislative bodies of political subdivisions.

Introduced 1979-10-19· Sponsored by Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.(1979-10-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits the use of appropriated Federal funds to pay for any device or service intended to influence a member of a State or local government legislature to oppose or favor any legislation of such legislature, unless specifically authorized by law.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican